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Posted 16 Jun 2025

Scrum Master

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Workplace
Remote
Team
Mphasis India
Posted
16 Jun 2025

About the role

Scrum Master (Agile Delivery | Coaching | Metrics-Driven)Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a proactive and experienced Scrum Master to lead Agile teams in delivering high-quality software solutions. The ideal candidate will be an expert in Scrum and Agile frameworks, skilled in servant leadership, and adept at removing impediments and facilitating team collaboration. Experience with Agile delivery tools such as Azure DevOps (ADO) is essential.

Responsibilities

 Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.

 Serve as a servant leader to Agile squads, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and team empowerment.

 Remove team impediments and escalate issues as needed to ensure smooth delivery.

 Coach team members and stakeholders on Agile principles and Scrum practices.

 Track and communicate delivery metrics such as velocity, cycle time, and burndown charts.

 Ensure adherence to Agile governance, ceremonies, and delivery processes.

 Coordinate with Product Owners to manage the product backlog and ensure clarity in user stories.

 Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align dependencies and support successful product releases.

 Promote transparency and alignment through regular communication with stakeholders.

 Drive adoption of Agile best practices and tools within the team and across the organization.

Must-Have Experience and Skills

Skill Area

Required Expertise

Years of Experience

Scrum Facilitation

Leading Agile teams through full Scrum lifecycle

3+ years

Agile Tools

Azure DevOps (ADO), Jira, Confluence

2+ years

Agile Coaching

Guiding teams and stakeholders on Agile principles

2+ years

Metrics & Reporting

Tracking velocity, cycle time, and quality metrics

2+ years

Stakeholder Collaboration

Engaging Product Owners and cross-functional teams

3+ years

Risk & Issue Management

Identifying and mitigating delivery risks

2+ years

Team Empowerment

Fostering high-performing, self-organizing teams

2+ years

Preferred Certifications

 Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)

 Certified Scrum Professional (CSP)

 ICAgile Certified Professional – Agile Coaching (ICP-ACC)

 SAFe Scrum Master (SSM)

Behavioral Traits

 Strong facilitation and coaching skills.

 Empathetic and collaborative leadership style.

 Data-driven mindset with a focus on outcomes.

 Adaptable and open to continuous learning and improvement.

Experience and Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field.          

‎ • 3+ years of experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Delivery Lead.          

‎ • Proven success leading Agile teams in software delivery projects.

Skills

PRIMARY COMPETENCY : Project and Program Management PRIMARY SKILL : Project Management PRIMARY SKILL PERCENTAGE : 60 SECONDARY COMPETENCY : Agile SECONDARY SKILL : Certified Scrum Master (CSM) SECONDARY SKILL PERCENTAGE : 40

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